I’ve put together all our Tokyo-related blog posts, organized by category.
One of the things that makes this blog a little different: my husband has a great sense of navigation and handles all the access information — always with families and strollers in mind. And since I regularly take the kids out on my own, I write up the tips and things to watch out for with safety at the forefront, drawing on my background as a nurse. I hope it’s useful for your trip!
Everything is organized by category, so feel free to jump to whatever’s most helpful for your plans!
Hotel Stays
There are countless hotels in Tokyo — we certainly haven’t stayed in all of them! But living in Tokyo gives us a perspective most travel guides don’t have, and having stayed in many hotels with kids means we know what actually matters for families.
As I mentioned above, access information from a family-with-kids perspective is one of this blog’s strengths. Knowing roughly how long it takes to get from a given hotel to nearby spots makes it so much easier to plan your days — I hope these posts give you some useful ideas!
Things to Do Near Tokyo
Aquariums in Tokyo
There are 5 major aquariums in Tokyo. We have both an overview article comparing all of them and individual articles covering access, highlights, and family-specific tips for each one.
If you already know where you want to go, head straight to the individual articles. If you’re still deciding, the comparison post is a great starting point!
Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea
Our posts on Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Whether you’re planning an afternoon visit or going in winter, these articles are packed with tips for visiting with young kids — crowd-avoidance strategies, family-friendly spots, and things to watch out for. Worth reading before you go, whatever the season!
Tips for Getting Around by Train & Shinkansen
Green Car Guide
The Green Car (reserved upper-class seating on local JR trains) is incredibly convenient — and especially family-friendly. We use the Chuo Line Green Car all the time, so I’ve put together a detailed guide. The tips also apply to other lines that have Green Cars, like the Joban Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line, so if you’re curious, it’s well worth a read!
Riding the Shinkansen with Kids
This post is based on our experience riding the Komachi Shinkansen, but the tips apply to any Shinkansen journey — things like the multi-purpose room, toilet facilities on board, and the quirks that are unique to Shinkansen travel. All useful to know before you go!
Tokyo Station Area
Food at Tokyo Station
Tokyo is a great jumping-off point for all kinds of day trips and longer journeys. Eating on the Shinkansen is one of the great joys of travel in Japan — here are our recommendations for what to pick up at Tokyo Station!
Train-Spotting Spots
Great spots for watching trains near Tokyo Station. KITTE Garden is right above the station — you can pop in even while waiting for your Shinkansen — and there’s also a train-view café nearby. All of these are family-friendly and a big hit with train-loving kids!
Wrapping Up
Tokyo is an exciting and lively city. It can feel a little hectic with young kids, but there’s so much fun to be had — and so many great memories waiting to be made!
I’ll keep adding new articles as they’re published, so check back whenever you need some inspiration.
Thanks so much for reading all the way to the end!
